Denosumab, an investigational new drug for osteoporosis, increased patients’ bone density without causing osteonecrosis of the jaw in a study published online August 11 in
A proprietary compound called 1-tetradecanol complex (1-TDC) has been shown to be effective in arresting the progression of periodontal disease, according to a study published
Milestone Scientific, makers of computerized injection instruments, reported an increase of 52% in net revenues for the second quarter of this year. For the period
A new root canal sealer, the iRoot SP Root Canal Sealer from Veriodent, prevented apical leakage as well as AH Plus from Dentsply International in
Hygienists can increase the productivity of a dental practice. Even so, only about one-third of dentists employ them, according to a new study in the
Merck said it will “vigorously defend itself” in the first of what is expected to be several liability trials involving the company’s osteoporosis drug Fosamax.
The Wand computer-controlled local anesthetic system from Milestone Scientific caused no more or less pain than conventional injections in a study reported in the European
Tom Nieting, C.D.T., and Norbert Ulmer, M.B.A., have opened a new dental laboratory, Dentatrust, in Charlotte, NC. Dentatrust focuses on digital dentistry, including Cerec 3D,
Kendall Law Group is investigating Align Technology for possible securities violations related to public statements made by the company between January 30, 2007, and October
Children in Columbus, OH, public schools received more than $250,000 in free dental care during the past school year from the Ohio State University (OSU)
Kerr Dental is now offering its Expasyl gingival retraction paste in strawberry flavor, the company announced. Expasyl already features hemostasis and atraumatic gingival retraction in
A Michigan lawyer has filed a class-action lawsuit against Procter & Gamble (P&G), claiming the company’s Crest Pro-Health mouthwash is responsible for brown stains that
